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Compare train and coach for Backwell to Newton Abbot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Newton Abbot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 116 km
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2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Backwell to Newton Abbot trains with Omio?
Great Western Rail as well as first_great_western offer trains services from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Backwell to Newton Abbot
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Backwell to Newton Abbot run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 00:37 |
Last train 22:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Backwell to Newton Abbot trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Backwell and Newton Abbot from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£21
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£79
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Backwell to Newton Abbot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Backwell to Newton Abbot by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Backwell to Newton Abbot can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £50.
The train journey from Backwell to Newton Abbot covers a distance of 116 km and takes approximately 2h 1m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Backwell to Newton Abbot is 116 km.
The first train from Backwell to Newton Abbot leaves at 0:37.
The last train from Backwell to Newton Abbot departs at 22:58.
Trains from Backwell to Newton Abbot run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
Yes, there is a direct train between Backwell and Newton Abbot. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
To get from Backwell to Newton Abbot, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
The train station in Backwell that goes to Newton Abbot is Nailsea & Backwell (NLS), and it arrives at Newton Abbot station (NTA).
The cheapest way to get from Backwell to Newton Abbot is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Backwell to Newton Abbot in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Backwell to Newton Abbot offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Somerset countryside and along parts of the South Devon coastline, providing travellers with picturesque landscapes and coastal vistas.
A day trip from Backwell to Newton Abbot is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 1m. However, there are 2 trains per day for this route.
Newton Abbot can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to enjoy its markets, surrounding countryside, and local attractions.
Yes, you can take the train from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Backwell and Newton Abbot
Backwell
Newton Abbot
The major train station for departures in Backwell is Nailsea & Backwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nailsea & Backwell for your trip from Backwell to Newton Abbot.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: access road
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Nailsea & Backwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop at end of Station Close
The major train station for arrivals in Newton Abbot is Newton Abbot. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newton Abbot for your journey to Newton Abbot from Backwell.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 17:50 Sunday 08:45 - 18:10
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1/2 and 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: In ladies wc
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Newton Abbot
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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